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Winter Tweed

Boston Bag and

Small Purse

Antique Print Tote,

Shoulder Bag, and

Change Purse

Wayfarer Denim

Tote and

Zippered Clutch

Duty-Free

Expandable

Carry-All and Snap

Pouch

Left Bank

Granny Bag

and Drawstring

Day Bag

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Business Class

Laptop Bag and

Circle Pochette

Cabana Tote

and Book Cover

Sidecar

Messenger Bag

and Corsage

Rosette

Market Day

Canvas Tote

and Azuma Bag

Urban Travel

Trunk and

Luggage Tag

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about the fabricChoose a wool tweed (main) fabric

with a nubbyweave (and that would

make a wonderful wintercoat). The

Indian silk lining should have a

luxurious feel and sheen.

sizeWinter Tweed Boston Bag

15" wide x 14" high x 4" deep

(38.5 x 35.5 x 12 cm)

Small Purse

10" wide x 4" high x 2" deep

(25.5 x 12 x 5 cm)

materialsWool tweed (main fabric):36" x 44"

(91.5 x 112 cm)

Indian silk (lining and inside pocket fabric):

36" x 40" (91.5 x 101.5 cm)

Mediumweight interfacing

(non-woven fusible for outer fabric):

18" x 68"(45.5 x 173 cm)

Lightweight interfacing (non-woven

fusible forlining and inside pocket fabric):

18" x 72"(45.5 x 183 cm)

Stabilizing foam interfacing

(bottom of Winter Tweed Boston Bag):

15" x 4"(38.5 x 12 cm)

Heavyweight interfacing

(woven, for Winter Tweed Boston Bag,

bottom and Small Purse):

8" x 4" (20.5 x 10 cm)

Leather straps:

Winter Tweed Boston Bag: 58" (1.5 cm) wide,

80" (203 cm) long

Small Purse: " (2 cm) wide, 4" (10 cm) long

Wooden rings (6):" (2 cm)

Double-sided rivets (12): " (6 mm) diameter

Purse feet (4): 58" (1.5 cm) diameter

Fabric-covered button base (1): " (1.3 cm)

Aluminum bag frame, hinged (1):

12" x 4" (30.5 x 10 cm)

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1. Affix medium-weight fusible interfacing to the back

of the outer, lining, and inside pocket fabric pieces.

2. Affix heavyweight interfacing to the back of theouter fabric where the rivets will be inserted. Affix

the stabilizing foam interfacing onto the back of the

bottom fabric. Attach the purse feet. Sew together

the sides and the bottom piece (A).

3. Create the inside pocket and sew it to the liningfabric (B). Sew together the sides and the bottom/

gusset.

4. Insert the lining bag (3) into the outer bag (2). Sewthe sides. For each of the two top opening par ts,

fold down three times and sew (C).

5. Pass each end of the leather straps through theirrespective rings to create the two handles. Attach

the handles to the bag using the rivets (D).

6. Pass the bag frame pieces through thetri-folded top seam. Attach the frame pieces (E).

winter tweed boston bag

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small purse1.Affix the medium-weight interfacing to

the back of all the outer and lining fabric pieces.

2. Affix the heavyweight interfacing to the bottom partof the bottom/gusset outer fabric. Sew together with

the two main body outer fabr ic pieces (A).

3.Leaving an opening for turning right side out, sewtogether the main body lining and bottom/gusset

lining fabric pieces.

4.Create a buttonhole in the leather tab(for closing the bag). Temporarily secure it to the

outer bag (B, step 2).

5.Insert the lining bag (B, step 3) inside the outer bag(B, step 4) and sew around the top opening (C). Turn

right side out and blind stitch the opening closed.

6.Create and attach the fabric-coveredbutton.

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inside readers will find:Detailed instructions, step-by-step

illustrations, and easy-to-follow

construction diagrams for each handbagpattern

Sophisticated photography with helpful

detail shots of closures, handles, linings, and

design details

A pull-out pattern section that makes it

handy to create all of the projects easily

Matching companion projects such as

change purses, drawstring bags, and

wristlets, which provide lots of ideas for

variation

Perfect for beginning and experienced sewers

alike, Carry Me: 30 Boutique Bags to Sewwill

inspire you to start sewing your own hand-

bags right away!

create

about the authorHandbag designer Yuka

Koshizen is based in Tokyo.

She is a former fashion

magazine editor and writer.

Yuka aims to create functional

classy designs with attention

to detail . Her handbags are

available at boutiques in Japan

and though her online shop

at xixiang.net.

paperback

7H x 9H, 112 pages

isbn 978-1-59668-184-2

$19.95,

available november 2009